BOSTON — Clayton Mortensen is still a part of the Red Sox organization.

The right-handed reliever cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Pawtucket on Wednesday. Mortensen was designated for assignment on Saturday to make room on the 25-man and 40-man roster for infielder Jonathan Diaz.

Mortensen, 28, had a 5.34 ERA in 30 1/3 innings this season, with 21 strikeouts and 16 walks.

"They know what I can do," Mortensen said when he was DFA'd. "Being in Triple-A wouldn’t be a horrible thing. It's a place I know and a place I've pitched before. Whatever happens happens. One way or another, I hope I’m just back out playing somewhere, whether it be here or somewhere else. I’m kind of upset to leave this team just because I know this team is special. We're doing something great this year. I was glad I was able to be a part of it for the time I was. Now I’m just happy to be healthy again. I feel confident and feel good to go out and pitch."